Renovations & Closures

The hotel will be renovating from 03 February 2015 to 06 April 2015 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

Guestrooms

Lobby

Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Located across from the Chicago River, the 27-story Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel enjoys a prime location 3 blocks from Michigan Avenue and the Magnificent Mile. A Chicago "L" station behind the hotel provides easy access to numerous destinations. Self parking and valet parking are available for a surcharge. Off-site parking is also available (surcharge).

On-site dining options include the Great Street Restaurant and Bar with river views, a lobby lounge with piano entertainment on selected evenings, a café serving Starbucks coffee and light fare, and room service (limited hours).

Meeting space includes 17 meeting rooms with a total of 34,867 square feet of flexible space, including a Grand Ballroom. An on-site FedEx Kinko's business center provides a wealth of services such as copying, faxes, messengers, and notary public. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas.

Where to Eat

Great Street Restaurant and Bar – A casual yet sophisticated restaurant overlooking the Chicago River, the Great Street Restaurant and Bar features American cuisine including menu items such as steaks, chops, Lobster Pot Pie, and Seafood Mixed Grill with an extensive wine list. Desserts include Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding and Caramel Crunch Cheesecake. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Nearby Things to Do

The hotel's fitness club includes an indoor lap pool, sauna, and 24-hour fitness center with treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, and stair machines.

Daley Bicentennial Plaza, a half-mile away, offers nine lighted tennis courts (surcharge), with equipment available for rent. Harbourside International, 15 miles from the hotel, has an 18-hole, par 72 golf course, a driving range, and a clubhouse. A 20-mile bike path along Lake Michigan extends from Lincoln Park, two miles from the hotel, to Jackson Park, south of downtown. Lake Michigan offers numerous seasonal recreational opportunities, including boating, sailing, water skiing, and canoeing.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.